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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.41, 6,092.13 and 983.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.41, 6,092.13 and 983.41 is: 1,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.41 : 6,092.13 = 983.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.41/6,092.13 = 983.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.41x = 6,092.13 × 983.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.41x = 5,991,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991,061.56/4,061.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.12

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